EP 2241226 A1 20101020 - Parcel box for receiving and keeping parcels in a theftproof manner
Title (en)
Parcel box for receiving and keeping parcels in a theftproof manner
Title (de)
Paketkiste zur Aufnahme und Aufbewahrung von Paketen auf diebstahlsichere Weise
Title (fr)
Boîte de colis pour recevoir et conserver les colis d'une manière anti-effraction
Publication
Application
Priority
EP 09158117 A 20090417
Abstract (en)
A parcel box for receiving and keeping parcels in a theftproof manner comprising a box (2) with a drawer (3) which can be pulled out and pushed in, and means preventing unauthorized removal of parcel, comprising means for placing the parcel, means blocking opening of the parcel box drawer (3) when parcel is placed on the means for placing the parcel and means for unblocking the parcel box drawer (3) wherein: - the means for placing the parcel comprising two platforms (4), each having a first (5) and a second (6) end situated opposite each other, whereby the two platforms (4) are facing each other or are placed in adjacent relation, with the ends of the platforms (4) directed to opposite sides, each platform (4) being pivotable about its own pivot axle (7) fixed in the drawer (3), hereto, the platforms (4) being provided with a connecting member (8) ensuring synchronous movement of the platforms (4); at least one platform (4) being provided with a counterbalance (9) or being connected to a counterbalance (9) by the use of means for connecting the counterbalance (9) with at least one platform (4), so that the first ends (5) of the platforms (4) are situated lower than the second ends (6) when there is no parcel on the platforms (4), - the means blocking opening of the parcel box drawer (3) when parcel is placed on the means for placing the parcel comprising: - a blocking bracket (10) having a first end (11) and a second end (12), the blocking bracket (10) being engaged, or fixed, or hingedly connected to the connecting member (8), or at least to one platform (4), or means for connecting to the counterbalance (9) with at least one platform (4), with ability of vertical movement upon changing position of the second ends of the platforms (4), - a seat, or stop (13) fixed in the box (2) for engagement with the second end of the blocking bracket (10) when parcel is placed on the second end (6) of the platform (4). The offered parcel box may comprise a signalling device allowing user to distinguish between "empty" and "parcel inside" positions.
IPC 8 full level
A47G 29/16 (2006.01); A47G 29/22 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP US)
A47G 29/16 (2013.01 - EP US); A47G 29/22 (2013.01 - EP US)
Citation (applicant)
- CH 597810 A5 19780414 - TRACHSEL ANDRE
- WO 0115579 A1 20010308 - GREATWORTH LTD [GB], et al
- WO 0193729 A1 20011213 - PAKCEPT APS [DK], et al
- WO 03026466 A1 20030403 - SOLUND EXTERIEUR APS [DK], et al
Citation (search report)
- [X] US 1417773 A 19220530 - SCHULZE FREDERICK W
- [X] US 1558026 A 19251020 - LYONS CLARENCE W
- [A] CH 583544 A5 19770114 - TRACHSEL ANDRE
- [A] US 7036719 B1 20060502 - HELPHREY ROSEMARIE [US], et al
- [A] US 2005258227 A1 20051124 - FLORES CESAR [US]
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
DOCDB simple family (publication)
EP 2241226 A1 20101020; EP 2241226 B1 20111228; AT E538698 T1 20120115; DK 2241226 T3 20120423; US 2012031960 A1 20120209; US 8336760 B2 20121225; WO 2010118973 A1 20101021
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 09158117 A 20090417; AT 09158117 T 20090417; DK 09158117 T 20090417; EP 2010054557 W 20100406; US 201013264462 A 20100406